Pm Relief Fund
PM gave assurance to release relief funds for TN, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
"The Prime Minister has said that he will definitely fulfil it," he added
 "PM gave assurance to release relief funds for TN, says Udhayanidhi Stalin")
Relief materials given by India dispatched to Nepal's quake-affected areas
Two truck-loads of emergency relief materials provided by India to Nepal were dispatched on Monday along with a team of security persons towards the northwest mountainous region where people are facing a shortage of food, clothes and medicines following a strong earthquake over the weekend. Nepal was jolted by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake just before midnight on November 3 that killed 157 people and injured over 250 others. The earthquake, which hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal, also damaged around 8,000 houses, both public and private, according to officials. Chief District Officer (CDO) of Banke, Shrawan Kumar Pokharel, said the relief goods were sent towards the disaster-affected areas from Nepalgunj Airport and escorted by personnel from the Armed Police Force Nepal. Pokharel said a truckload of relief goods is for Jajarkot and the other for Rukum Paschim (West) relief materials will be handed over to the chief district officers of the respective districts.
 "Relief materials given by India dispatched to Nepal's quake-affected areas")
Six killed in factory blast in Bharuch; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
The six victims were working near a reactor, which suddenly blew off during solvent distillation process
 "Six killed in factory blast in Bharuch; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia")
Central government seeks dismissal of review petition on PM Cares Fund
The Centre on Saturday sought dismissal of a review petition seeking information about funds received by the PM Cares Fund
 "Central government seeks dismissal of review petition on PM Cares Fund")
PM's personal Twitter account hacked, company says investigation underway
The account is linked to Modi's personal website narendramodi.in and has around 2.5 million followers since it was created in May 2011
 "PM's personal Twitter account hacked, company says investigation underway")
SC refuses to direct Centre to transfer funds from PM Cares to NDRF
The bench said that voluntary contribution can always be made to the NDRF as there is no statutory bar under the Disaster Management Act
 "SC refuses to direct Centre to transfer funds from PM Cares to NDRF")
Mamata attacks Centre, says her govt has nothing to hide on donations
In a veiled attack against the Centre for refusing to disclose details on the PM CARES Fund, Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government has nothing to hide on the donations it has received.
 "Mamata attacks Centre, says her govt has nothing to hide on donations")
Rajiv Gandhi Foundation got Rs 100 cr from Budget when Manmohan was FM
The Congress government while in power was doling out largesse to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Manmohan Singh as Finance Minister in 1991 allocated Rs 100 crore over 5 years.
 "Rajiv Gandhi Foundation got Rs 100 cr from Budget when Manmohan was FM")
BJP attacks Sonia, says PM relief fund misused in UPA rule
The BJP on Friday continued with its attacks against Congress interim Chief Sonia Gandhi on the issue of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) receiving donations from the Chinese Embassy here, as ruling party president J. P. Nadda accused her of diverting the money of the citizens during the UPA rule into a family run foundation.
 "BJP attacks Sonia, says PM relief fund misused in UPA rule")
More welfare failures
Even Jan Dhan accounts have not worked as hoped
 "More welfare failures")
Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted on March 29 that CSR Funds can now donate to PM CARES Fund
 "Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt")
Fighting Covid-19: Donations to CM fund won't qualify as CSR, says MCA
Ex-gratia payments to workers will be treated as CSR, provided these are over and above wages
 "Fighting Covid-19: Donations to CM fund won't qualify as CSR, says MCA")
Why Modi's PM CARES is more democratic than PM National Relief Fund
With a constitutionally sound trust in place, expectations would be that PM CARES becomes a war chest India can readily rely on in emergencies when the future of an entire country is at stake
 "Why Modi's PM CARES is more democratic than PM National Relief Fund")
Govt eyes over Rs 5K-cr unspent MPLADS funds amid coronavirus outbreak
320 legislators come forward to contribute to PM CARES Fund
 "Govt eyes over Rs 5K-cr unspent MPLADS funds amid coronavirus outbreak")
CSR in the time of coronavirus
PM-CARES offers a handy panacea for CEOs' CSR headaches
 "CSR in the time of coronavirus")
Covid-19: Support pours in for PM-CARES Fund as India gears up for battle
Flipkart-owned PhonePe has launched a donation drive and said it aims to contribute up to Rs 100 crore to the Fund
Landless Dalits, hit hardest by disasters, are last to get relief: Study
The pressure to live in the most vulnerable parts of the village, further marginalise farm labourers during disaster relief
 "Landless Dalits, hit hardest by disasters, are last to get relief: Study")
Firms' contribution to PM's Relief Fund fell by 25% in FY16: Report
However, during FY16, 1,270 firms spent Rs 8,185 cr - 27% more than Rs 6,400 cr spent during FY15
 "Firms' contribution to PM's Relief Fund fell by 25% in FY16: Report")
